Find out how popular the last name Rejón is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rejón.

Rejón, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rejón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rejón in America

Rejón is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rejón surname appeared 189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rejón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rejón to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rejón

The surname Rejon is believed to have originated in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "rejon," which refers to a type of short spear or lance used in bullfighting. This suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with those involved in the sport or profession of bullfighting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rejon can be found in the Spanish town of Seville, where a family by that name resided during the late 16th century. Historical records from that time period mention a prominent bullfighter named Juan Rejon, who gained fame for his skills in the arena.

In the 17th century, the name Rejon appears in various historical documents and manuscripts from different regions of Spain, indicating that the surname had spread throughout the country. One notable figure from this era was Pedro Rejon, a renowned artist and painter who was born in Madrid in 1608 and died in 1672.

As the Rejon family continued to grow and expand across Spain, some members migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 18th century, a man named Diego Rejon became one of the first settlers in the Spanish colony of New Spain (now Mexico), establishing a family lineage in the region.

Over the centuries, the surname Rejon has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 19th century, Manuel Rejon was a prominent Mexican politician and statesman who played a key role in the country's independence movement. He was born in 1790 and served as the governor of the state of Yucatán from 1841 to 1843.

Another individual of note is Mariano Rejon, a Mexican poet and writer who lived from 1817 to 1886. He was known for his contributions to the romantic literary movement in Mexico and wrote several acclaimed works, including the poem "La Noche Buena" (The Christmas Night).

In more recent times, the surname Rejon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and professionals. One notable example is the Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Rejon, who has directed several award-winning movies and documentaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rejón

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rejón.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rejón was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rejón has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rejón was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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